Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Einstein's Dreams

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Berne, Switzerland - This is the where Einstein has most of his dreams about time and where he lives while he works as a patent clerk in 1905.

The Patent Office - This is where Albert Einstein comes in early to work on his theories and where one of his coworkers types his scientific articles for him.

The Aare River - This geographical landmark runs through Berne, Switzerland.

Marktgasse - This is the market street in Berne, Switzerland.

Nydegg Bridge - This is a meeting place and a prominent local feature in Einstein's...
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